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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.37, 305.15 and 87.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.37, 305.15 and 87.83 is: 131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.37 : 305.15 = 87.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.37/305.15 = 87.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.37x = 305.15 × 87.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.37x = 26,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,799.36/203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.78

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