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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.25, 304.83 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.25, 304.83 and 81.48 is: 122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.25 : 304.83 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.25/304.83 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.25x = 304.83 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.25x = 24,837.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,837.55/203.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.20

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