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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 304.97 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 304.97 and 116.79 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 304.97 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/304.97 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 304.97 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 35,617.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,617.43/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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