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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.85, 305.31 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.85, 305.31 and 135.27 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.85 : 305.31 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.85/305.31 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.85x = 305.31 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.85x = 41,299.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,299.28/203.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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