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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.94, 305.72 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.94, 305.72 and 101.28 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.94 : 305.72 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.94/305.72 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.94x = 305.72 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.94x = 30,963.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,963.32/203.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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