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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.19, 304.56 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.19, 304.56 and 126.21 is: 189.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.19 : 304.56 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.19/304.56 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.19x = 304.56 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.19x = 38,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,438.52/203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.18

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