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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.58, 304.94 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.58, 304.94 and 126.58 is: 189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.58 : 304.94 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.58/304.94 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.58x = 304.94 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.58x = 38,599.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,599.31/203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.60

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