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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 305.22 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 305.22 and 126.36 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 305.22 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/305.22 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 305.22 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 38,567.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,567.60/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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