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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.64, 305.21 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.64, 305.21 and 117.05 is: 175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.64 : 305.21 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.64/305.21 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.64x = 305.21 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.64x = 35,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,722.72/203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.42

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