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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.31, 304.44 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.31, 304.44 and 134.73 is: 201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.31 : 304.44 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.31/304.44 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.31x = 304.44 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.31x = 41,017.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,017.20/203.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.75

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