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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.58, 304.70 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.58, 304.70 and 126.60 is: 189.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.58 : 304.70 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.58/304.70 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.58x = 304.70 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.58x = 38,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,574.39/203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.48

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