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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.68, 305.00 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.68, 305.00 and 112.28 is: 168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.68 : 305.00 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.68/305.00 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.68x = 305.00 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.68x = 34,243.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,243.31/203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.13

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