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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 304.81 and 87.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 304.81 and 87.76 is: 131.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 304.81 = 87.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/304.81 = 87.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 304.81 × 87.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 26,749.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,749.14/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.54

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