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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.70, 305.10 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.70, 305.10 and 203.70 is: 305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.70 : 305.10 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.70/305.10 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.70x = 305.10 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.70x = 62,148.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,148.87/203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.10

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