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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.70, 304.83 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.70, 304.83 and 126.66 is: 189.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.70 : 304.83 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.70/304.83 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.70x = 304.83 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.70x = 38,609.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,609.77/203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.54

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