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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.16, 304.80 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.16, 304.80 and 81.44 is: 122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.16 : 304.80 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.16/304.80 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.16x = 304.80 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.16x = 24,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,821.39/203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.18

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