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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.63, 305.24 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.63, 305.24 and 112.37 is: 168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.63 : 305.24 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.63/305.24 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.63x = 305.24 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.63x = 34,297.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,297.73/203.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.44

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