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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.66, 305.54 and 86.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.66, 305.54 and 86.58 is: 129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.66 : 305.54 = 86.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.66/305.54 = 86.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.66x = 305.54 × 86.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.66x = 26,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,453.87/203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.90

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