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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.29, 304.98 and 81.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.29, 304.98 and 81.55 is: 122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.29 : 304.98 = 81.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.29/304.98 = 81.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.29x = 304.98 × 81.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.29x = 24,871.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,871.12/203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.34

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