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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.40, 304.84 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.40, 304.84 and 107.20 is: 160.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.40 : 304.84 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.40/304.84 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.40x = 304.84 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.40x = 32,678.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,678.85/203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.66

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