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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.37, 304.81 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.37, 304.81 and 81.48 is: 122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.37 : 304.81 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.37/304.81 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.37x = 304.81 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.37x = 24,835.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,835.92/203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.12

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