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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.83, 305.79 and 82.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.83, 305.79 and 82.11 is: 123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.83 : 305.79 = 82.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.83/305.79 = 82.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.83x = 305.79 × 82.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.83x = 25,108.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,108.42/203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.18

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