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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.94, 305.64 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.94, 305.64 and 130.68 is: 195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.94 : 305.64 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.94/305.64 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.94x = 305.64 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.94x = 39,941.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,941.04/203.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.85

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