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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.20, 304.64 and 81.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.20, 304.64 and 81.55 is: 122.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.20 : 304.64 = 81.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.20/304.64 = 81.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.20x = 304.64 × 81.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.20x = 24,843.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,843.39/203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.26

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