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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.82, 305.40 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.82, 305.40 and 130.66 is: 195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.82 : 305.40 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.82/305.40 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.82x = 305.40 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.82x = 39,903.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,903.56/203.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.78

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