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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.17, 304.68 and 87.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.17, 304.68 and 87.61 is: 131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.17 : 304.68 = 87.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.17/304.68 = 87.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.17x = 304.68 × 87.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.17x = 26,693.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,693.01/203.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.38

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