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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.33, 304.25 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.33, 304.25 and 112.11 is: 167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.33 : 304.25 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.33/304.25 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.33x = 304.25 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.33x = 34,108.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,108.91/203.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.76

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