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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.68, 305.14 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.68, 305.14 and 126.60 is: 189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.68 : 305.14 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.68/305.14 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.68x = 305.14 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.68x = 38,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,630.72/203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.66

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