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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.41, 304.62 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.41, 304.62 and 111.88 is: 167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.41 : 304.62 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.41/304.62 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.41x = 304.62 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.41x = 34,080.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,080.89/203.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.55

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