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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.15, 304.46 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.15, 304.46 and 87.46 is: 131.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.15 : 304.46 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.15/304.46 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.15x = 304.46 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.15x = 26,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,627.53/203.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.08

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