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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.54, 304.88 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.54, 304.88 and 112.28 is: 168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.54 : 304.88 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.54/304.88 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.54x = 304.88 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.54x = 34,229.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,229.84/203.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.18

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