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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.42, 305.31 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.42, 305.31 and 130.46 is: 195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.42 : 305.31 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.42/305.31 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.42x = 305.31 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.42x = 39,830.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,830.74/203.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.81

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