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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.94, 305.71 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.94, 305.71 and 135.61 is: 203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.94 : 305.71 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.94/305.71 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.94x = 305.71 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.94x = 41,456.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,456.23/203.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.28

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