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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.27, 304.94 and 81.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.27, 304.94 and 81.65 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.27 : 304.94 = 81.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.27/304.94 = 81.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.27x = 304.94 × 81.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.27x = 24,899.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,899.32/203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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