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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.89, 305.99 and 131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.89, 305.99 and 131.74 is: 197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.89 : 305.99 = 131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.89/305.99 = 131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.89x = 305.99 × 131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.89x = 40,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,311.12/203.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.71

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