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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.80, 305.93 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.80, 305.93 and 112.58 is: 169.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.80 : 305.93 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.80/305.93 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.80x = 305.93 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.80x = 34,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,441.60/203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.00

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