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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.78, 305.57 and 100.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.78, 305.57 and 100.88 is: 151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.78 : 305.57 = 100.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.78/305.57 = 100.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.78x = 305.57 × 100.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.78x = 30,825.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,825.77/203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.27

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