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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.72, 305.63 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.72, 305.63 and 117.15 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.72 : 305.63 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.72/305.63 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.72x = 305.63 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.72x = 35,803.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,803.59/203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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