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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.24, 305.01 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.24, 305.01 and 134.74 is: 202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.24 : 305.01 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.24/305.01 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.24x = 305.01 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.24x = 41,095.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,095.52/203.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.20

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