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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 305.98 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 305.98 and 131.02 is: 196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 305.98 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/305.98 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 305.98 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 40,088.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,088.41/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.59

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