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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.59, 305.49 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.59, 305.49 and 135.16 is: 202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.59 : 305.49 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.59/305.49 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.59x = 305.49 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.59x = 41,290.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,290.03/203.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.81

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