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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.40, 304.65 and 107.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.40, 304.65 and 107.01 is: 160.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.40 : 304.65 = 107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.40/304.65 = 107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.40x = 304.65 × 107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.40x = 32,600.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,600.60/203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.28

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