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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.47, 305.26 and 87.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.47, 305.26 and 87.86 is: 131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.47 : 305.26 = 87.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.47/305.26 = 87.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.47x = 305.26 × 87.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.47x = 26,820.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,820.14/203.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.81

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