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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.63, 304.88 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.63, 304.88 and 135 is: 202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.63 : 304.88 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.63/304.88 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.63x = 304.88 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.63x = 41,158.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,158.13/203.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.13

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