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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.97, 305.96 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.97, 305.96 and 88.39 is: 132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.97 : 305.96 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.97/305.96 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.97x = 305.96 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.97x = 27,043.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,043.80/203.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.59

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