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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 304.48 and 134.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 304.48 and 134.65 is: 201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 304.48 = 134.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/304.48 = 134.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 304.48 × 134.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 40,998.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,998.23/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.68

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