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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 304.78 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 304.78 and 116.52 is: 174.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 304.78 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/304.78 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 304.78 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 35,512.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,512.97/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.56

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