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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.30, 304.40 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.30, 304.40 and 134.64 is: 201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.30 : 304.40 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.30/304.40 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.30x = 304.40 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.30x = 40,984.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,984.42/203.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.60

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