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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.19, 304.74 and 81.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.19, 304.74 and 81.42 is: 122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.19 : 304.74 = 81.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.19/304.74 = 81.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.19x = 304.74 × 81.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.19x = 24,811.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,811.93/203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.11

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