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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.35, 305.01 and 87.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.35, 305.01 and 87.74 is: 131.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.35 : 305.01 = 87.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.35/305.01 = 87.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.35x = 305.01 × 87.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.35x = 26,761.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,761.58/203.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.60

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