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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.54, 305.24 and 130.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.54, 305.24 and 130.31 is: 195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.54 : 305.24 = 130.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.54/305.24 = 130.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.54x = 305.24 × 130.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.54x = 39,773.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,773.65/203.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.41

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