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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.81, 306.01 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.81, 306.01 and 117.24 is: 176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.81 : 306.01 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.81/306.01 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.81x = 306.01 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.81x = 35,875.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,875.38/203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.03

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