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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.82, 305.04 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.82, 305.04 and 130.74 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.82 : 305.04 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.82/305.04 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.82x = 305.04 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.82x = 39,880.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,880.93/203.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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