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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.15, 303.95 and 134.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.15, 303.95 and 134.75 is: 201.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.15 : 303.95 = 134.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.15/303.95 = 134.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.15x = 303.95 × 134.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.15x = 40,958.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,958.36/203.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.62

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