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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.32, 304.79 and 81.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.32, 304.79 and 81.67 is: 122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.32 : 304.79 = 81.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.32/304.79 = 81.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.32x = 304.79 × 81.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.32x = 24,892.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,892.20/203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.43

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