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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.37, 305.13 and 116.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.37, 305.13 and 116.65 is: 175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.37 : 305.13 = 116.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.37/305.13 = 116.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.37x = 305.13 × 116.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.37x = 35,593.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,593.41/203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.02

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