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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.37, 304.97 and 81.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.37, 304.97 and 81.60 is: 122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.37 : 304.97 = 81.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.37/304.97 = 81.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.37x = 304.97 × 81.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.37x = 24,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,885.14/203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.36

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