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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.65, 304.94 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.65, 304.94 and 107.26 is: 160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.65 : 304.94 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.65/304.94 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.65x = 304.94 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.65x = 32,707.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,707.33/203.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.61

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