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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.75, 304.86 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.75, 304.86 and 125.39 is: 187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.75 : 304.86 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.75/304.86 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.75x = 304.86 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.75x = 38,226.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,226.40/203.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.61

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