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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.55, 305.71 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.55, 305.71 and 134.20 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.55 : 305.71 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.55/305.71 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.55x = 305.71 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.55x = 41,025.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,025.83/203.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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