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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.27, 305.00 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.27, 305.00 and 126.06 is: 189.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.27 : 305.00 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.27/305.00 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.27x = 305.00 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.27x = 38,447.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,447.67/203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.15

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