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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.89, 306.12 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.89, 306.12 and 134.49 is: 201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.89 : 306.12 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.89/306.12 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.89x = 306.12 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.89x = 41,171.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,171.96/203.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.93

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