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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.79, 305.48 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.79, 305.48 and 130.44 is: 195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.79 : 305.48 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.79/305.48 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.79x = 305.48 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.79x = 39,846.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,846.81/203.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.53

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