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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.17, 304.76 and 135.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.17, 304.76 and 135.13 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.17 : 304.76 = 135.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.17/304.76 = 135.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.17x = 304.76 × 135.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.17x = 41,182.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,182.22/203.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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