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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.46, 305.19 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.46, 305.19 and 131.37 is: 197.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.46 : 305.19 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.46/305.19 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.46x = 305.19 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.46x = 40,092.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,092.81/203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.06

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