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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.18, 304.72 and 81.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.18, 304.72 and 81.47 is: 122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.18 : 304.72 = 81.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.18/304.72 = 81.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.18x = 304.72 × 81.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.18x = 24,825.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,825.54/203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.18

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