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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.15, 304.86 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.15, 304.86 and 111.80 is: 167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.15 : 304.86 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.15/304.86 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.15x = 304.86 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.15x = 34,083.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,083.35/203.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.77

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