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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.78, 306.09 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.78, 306.09 and 126.83 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.78 : 306.09 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.78/306.09 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.78x = 306.09 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.78x = 38,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,821.39/203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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