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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.34, 305.06 and 116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.34, 305.06 and 116.71 is: 175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.34 : 305.06 = 116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.34/305.06 = 116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.34x = 305.06 × 116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.34x = 35,603.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,603.55/203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.09

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