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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 305.26 and 126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 305.26 and 126.38 is: 189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 305.26 = 126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/305.26 = 126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 305.26 × 126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 38,578.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,578.76/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.63

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