Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.88, 306 and 107.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 203.88, 306 and 107.76 is: 161.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203.88 : 306 = 107.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203.88/306 = 107.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203.88x = 306 × 107.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203.88x = 32,974.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,974.56/203.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161.74
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