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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.21, 305.84 and 152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.21, 305.84 and 152.12 is: 228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.21 : 305.84 = 152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.21/305.84 = 152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.21x = 305.84 × 152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.21x = 46,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,524.38/203.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.95

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