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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.72, 305.78 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.72, 305.78 and 126.45 is: 189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.72 : 305.78 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.72/305.78 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.72x = 305.78 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.72x = 38,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,665.25/203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.80

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