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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.25, 304.11 and 124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.25, 304.11 and 124.89 is: 186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.25 : 304.11 = 124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.25/304.11 = 124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.25x = 304.11 × 124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.25x = 37,980.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,980.30/203.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.86

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