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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.31, 305.24 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.31, 305.24 and 126.43 is: 189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.31 : 305.24 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.31/305.24 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.31x = 305.24 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.31x = 38,590.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,590.10/203.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.81

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