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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.15, 304.86 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.15, 304.86 and 134.81 is: 202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.15 : 304.86 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.15/304.86 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.15x = 304.86 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.15x = 41,096.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,096.65/203.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.30

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