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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.88, 305.88 and 82.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.88, 305.88 and 82.20 is: 123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.88 : 305.88 = 82.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.88/305.88 = 82.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.88x = 305.88 × 82.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.88x = 25,143.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,143.34/203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.32

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