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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 305.16 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 305.16 and 126.24 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 305.16 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/305.16 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 305.16 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 38,523.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,523.40/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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