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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.73, 305.44 and 126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.73, 305.44 and 126.73 is: 190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.73 : 305.44 = 126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.73/305.44 = 126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.73x = 305.44 × 126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.73x = 38,708.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,708.41/203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.00

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