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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.68, 305.61 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.68, 305.61 and 126.69 is: 190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.68 : 305.61 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.68/305.61 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.68x = 305.61 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.68x = 38,717.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,717.73/203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.09

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