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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.82, 305.78 and 82.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.82, 305.78 and 82.15 is: 123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.82 : 305.78 = 82.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.82/305.78 = 82.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.82x = 305.78 × 82.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.82x = 25,119.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,119.83/203.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.25

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