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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 305 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 305 and 116.88 is: 175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 305 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/305 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 305 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 35,648.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,648.40/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.16

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