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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.27, 305.01 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.27, 305.01 and 105.82 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.27 : 305.01 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.27/305.01 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.27x = 305.01 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.27x = 32,275.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,275.40/203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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