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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.42, 304.74 and 105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.42, 304.74 and 105.64 is: 158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.42 : 304.74 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.42/304.74 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.42x = 304.74 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.42x = 32,192.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,192.73/203.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.26

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