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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.27, 304.65 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.27, 304.65 and 126.24 is: 189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.27 : 304.65 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.27/304.65 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.27x = 304.65 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.27x = 38,459.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,459.02/203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.21

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