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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.34, 305 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.34, 305 and 121.08 is: 181.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.34 : 305 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.34/305 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.34x = 305 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.34x = 36,929.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,929.40/203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.61

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