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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.70, 305.13 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.70, 305.13 and 126.45 is: 189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.70 : 305.13 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.70/305.13 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.70x = 305.13 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.70x = 38,583.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,583.69/203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.41

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