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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.50, 305.39 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.50, 305.39 and 112.26 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.50 : 305.39 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.50/305.39 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.50x = 305.39 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.50x = 34,284.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,284.51/203.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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