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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.63, 305.75 and 117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.63, 305.75 and 117.06 is: 175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.63 : 305.75 = 117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.63/305.75 = 117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.63x = 305.75 × 117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.63x = 35,791.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,791.10/203.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.77

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