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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.32, 304.72 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.32, 304.72 and 126.08 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.32 : 304.72 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.32/304.72 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.32x = 304.72 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.32x = 38,419.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,419.10/203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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