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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 304.97 and 111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 304.97 and 111.93 is: 167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 304.97 = 111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/304.97 = 111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 304.97 × 111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 34,135.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,135.29/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.92

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