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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.29, 305.12 and 111.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.29, 305.12 and 111.86 is: 167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.29 : 305.12 = 111.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.29/305.12 = 111.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.29x = 305.12 × 111.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.29x = 34,130.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,130.62/203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.89

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