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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 305.78 and 82.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 305.78 and 82.11 is: 123.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 305.78 = 82.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/305.78 = 82.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 305.78 × 82.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 25,108.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,108.33/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.13

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