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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.79, 305.34 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.79, 305.34 and 131.49 is: 197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.79 : 305.34 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.79/305.34 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.79x = 305.34 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.79x = 40,149.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,149.26/203.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.02

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