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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.46, 305.28 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.46, 305.28 and 107.28 is: 160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.46 : 305.28 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.46/305.28 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.46x = 305.28 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.46x = 32,750.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,750.44/203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.97

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