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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.23, 305.46 and 178.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.23, 305.46 and 178.93 is: 268.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.23 : 305.46 = 178.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.23/305.46 = 178.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.23x = 305.46 × 178.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.23x = 54,655.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,655.96/203.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.94

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