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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.86, 305.52 and 178.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.86, 305.52 and 178.06 is: 266.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.86 : 305.52 = 178.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.86/305.52 = 178.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.86x = 305.52 × 178.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.86x = 54,399.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,399.36/203.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.85

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