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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.45, 304.93 and 87.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.45, 304.93 and 87.80 is: 131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.45 : 304.93 = 87.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.45/304.93 = 87.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.45x = 304.93 × 87.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.45x = 26,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,772.85/203.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.59

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