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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.32, 305.46 and 117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.32, 305.46 and 117.88 is: 177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.32 : 305.46 = 117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.32/305.46 = 117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.32x = 305.46 × 117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.32x = 36,007.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,007.62/203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.10

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