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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.77, 305.38 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.77, 305.38 and 117.24 is: 175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.77 : 305.38 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.77/305.38 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.77x = 305.38 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.77x = 35,802.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,802.75/203.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.70

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