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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.79, 305.81 and 82.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.79, 305.81 and 82.07 is: 123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.79 : 305.81 = 82.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.79/305.81 = 82.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.79x = 305.81 × 82.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.79x = 25,096.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,096.30/203.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.15

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