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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.20, 304.80 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.20, 304.80 and 81.52 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.20 : 304.80 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.20/304.80 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.20x = 304.80 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.20x = 24,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,847.30/203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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