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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.27, 305.24 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.27, 305.24 and 112.14 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.27 : 305.24 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.27/305.24 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.27x = 305.24 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.27x = 34,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,229.05/203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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