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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.33, 305.05 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.33, 305.05 and 116.73 is: 175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.33 : 305.05 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.33/305.05 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.33x = 305.05 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.33x = 35,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,608.49/203.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.13

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