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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.88, 305.75 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.88, 305.75 and 135.77 is: 203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.88 : 305.75 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.88/305.75 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.88x = 305.75 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.88x = 41,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,511.68/203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.61

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