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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.91, 305.87 and 82.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.91, 305.87 and 82.15 is: 123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.91 : 305.87 = 82.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.91/305.87 = 82.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.91x = 305.87 × 82.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.91x = 25,127.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,127.22/203.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.23

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