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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.50, 304.98 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.50, 304.98 and 112.24 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.50 : 304.98 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.50/304.98 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.50x = 304.98 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.50x = 34,230.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,230.96/203.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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