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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.73, 305.64 and 82.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.73, 305.64 and 82.02 is: 123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.73 : 305.64 = 82.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.73/305.64 = 82.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.73x = 305.64 × 82.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.73x = 25,068.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,068.59/203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.05

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