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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.86, 305.36 and 107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.86, 305.36 and 107.47 is: 160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.86 : 305.36 = 107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.86/305.36 = 107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.86x = 305.36 × 107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.86x = 32,817.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,817.04/203.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.98

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