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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.41, 304.44 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.41, 304.44 and 120.88 is: 180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.41 : 304.44 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.41/304.44 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.41x = 304.44 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.41x = 36,800.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,800.71/203.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.92

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