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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 305.04 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 305.04 and 130.30 is: 195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 305.04 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/305.04 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 305.04 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 39,746.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,746.71/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.30

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