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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 304.92 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 304.92 and 111.92 is: 167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 304.92 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/304.92 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 304.92 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 34,126.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,126.65/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.88

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