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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.33, 305.01 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.33, 305.01 and 131.65 is: 197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.33 : 305.01 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.33/305.01 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.33x = 305.01 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.33x = 40,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,153.80/203.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.48

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