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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 305.18 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 305.18 and 112 is: 168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 305.18 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/305.18 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 305.18 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 34,180.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,180.16/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.01

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