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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 305.48 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 305.48 and 177.94 is: 266.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 305.48 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/305.48 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 305.48 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 54,357.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,357.11/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.56

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