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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.42, 304.73 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.42, 304.73 and 126.20 is: 189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.42 : 304.73 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.42/304.73 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.42x = 304.73 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.42x = 38,456.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,456.30/203.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.05

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