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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.55, 304.95 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.55, 304.95 and 126.57 is: 189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.55 : 304.95 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.55/304.95 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.55x = 304.95 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.55x = 38,597.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,597.52/203.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.62

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