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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.65, 305.37 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.65, 305.37 and 126.50 is: 189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.65 : 305.37 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.65/305.37 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.65x = 305.37 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.65x = 38,627.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,627.78/203.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.68

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