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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.49, 304.49 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.49, 304.49 and 116.91 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.49 : 304.49 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.49/304.49 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.49x = 304.49 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.49x = 35,598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,598.22/203.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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