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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.60, 305.41 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.60, 305.41 and 88.02 is: 132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.60 : 305.41 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.60/305.41 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.60x = 305.41 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.60x = 26,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,882.38/203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.04

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