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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.43, 304.75 and 134.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.43, 304.75 and 134.75 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.43 : 304.75 = 134.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.43/304.75 = 134.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.43x = 304.75 × 134.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.43x = 41,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,065.06/203.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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