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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.90, 305.91 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.90, 305.91 and 126.81 is: 190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.90 : 305.91 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.90/305.91 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.90x = 305.91 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.90x = 38,792.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,792.45/203.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.26

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