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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.33, 305.09 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.33, 305.09 and 134.88 is: 202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.33 : 305.09 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.33/305.09 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.33x = 305.09 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.33x = 41,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,149.86/203.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.38

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