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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.81, 305.75 and 88.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.81, 305.75 and 88.23 is: 132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.81 : 305.75 = 88.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.81/305.75 = 88.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.81x = 305.75 × 88.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.81x = 26,975.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,975.81/203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.36

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