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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.43, 304.80 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.43, 304.80 and 126.15 is: 189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.43 : 304.80 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.43/304.80 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.43x = 304.80 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.43x = 38,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,450.52/203.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.01

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