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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.64, 305.60 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.64, 305.60 and 134.96 is: 202.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.64 : 305.60 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.64/305.60 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.64x = 305.60 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.64x = 41,243.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,243.78/203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.53

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