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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.21, 304.93 and 134.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.21, 304.93 and 134.77 is: 202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.21 : 304.93 = 134.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.21/304.93 = 134.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.21x = 304.93 × 134.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.21x = 41,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,095.42/203.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.23

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