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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.22, 304.84 and 87.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.22, 304.84 and 87.59 is: 131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.22 : 304.84 = 87.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.22/304.84 = 87.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.22x = 304.84 × 87.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.22x = 26,699.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,699.41/203.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.38

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