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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.41, 305.30 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.41, 305.30 and 125.38 is: 188.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.41 : 305.30 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.41/305.30 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.41x = 305.30 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.41x = 38,279.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,279.21/203.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.19

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