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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 304.76 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 304.76 and 131.28 is: 196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 304.76 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/304.76 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 304.76 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 40,008.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,008.89/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.82

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