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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.51, 304.83 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.51, 304.83 and 112.32 is: 168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.51 : 304.83 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.51/304.83 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.51x = 304.83 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.51x = 34,238.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,238.51/203.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.24

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