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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.38, 304.93 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.38, 304.93 and 107.26 is: 160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.38 : 304.93 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.38/304.93 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.38x = 304.93 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.38x = 32,706.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,706.79/203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.82

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