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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.81, 305.62 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.81, 305.62 and 126.65 is: 189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.81 : 305.62 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.81/305.62 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.81x = 305.62 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.81x = 38,707.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,707.54/203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.92

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