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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.45, 304.73 and 105.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.45, 304.73 and 105.65 is: 158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.45 : 304.73 = 105.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.45/304.73 = 105.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.45x = 304.73 × 105.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.45x = 32,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,193.46/203.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.24

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