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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 305.16 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 305.16 and 130.29 is: 195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 305.16 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/305.16 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 305.16 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 39,757.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,757.77/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.51

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