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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 305.44 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 305.44 and 111.32 is: 166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 305.44 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/305.44 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 305.44 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 34,001.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,001.58/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.87

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