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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.23, 305.25 and 134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.23, 305.25 and 134.89 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.23 : 305.25 = 134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.23/305.25 = 134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.23x = 305.25 × 134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.23x = 41,175.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,175.17/203.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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