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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.16, 304.14 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.16, 304.14 and 134.52 is: 201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.16 : 304.14 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.16/304.14 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.16x = 304.14 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.16x = 40,912.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,912.91/203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.38

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