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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.29, 304.93 and 116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.29, 304.93 and 116.71 is: 175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.29 : 304.93 = 116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.29/304.93 = 116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.29x = 304.93 × 116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.29x = 35,586.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,586.86/203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.06

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