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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.47, 304.98 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.47, 304.98 and 81.70 is: 122.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.47 : 304.98 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.47/304.98 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.47x = 304.98 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.47x = 24,916.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,916.87/203.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.46

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