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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.34, 304.20 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.34, 304.20 and 134.28 is: 200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.34 : 304.20 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.34/304.20 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.34x = 304.20 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.34x = 40,847.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,847.98/203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.89

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