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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.33, 304.67 and 87.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.33, 304.67 and 87.70 is: 131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.33 : 304.67 = 87.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.33/304.67 = 87.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.33x = 304.67 × 87.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.33x = 26,719.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,719.56/203.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.41

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