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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 304.88 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 304.88 and 126.40 is: 189.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 304.88 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/304.88 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 304.88 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 38,536.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,536.83/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.50

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