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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.18, 304.88 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.18, 304.88 and 81.41 is: 122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.18 : 304.88 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.18/304.88 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.18x = 304.88 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.18x = 24,818.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,818.35/203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.15

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