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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.97, 305.97 and 82.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.97, 305.97 and 82.23 is: 123.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.97 : 305.97 = 82.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.97/305.97 = 82.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.97x = 305.97 × 82.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.97x = 25,161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,161.25/203.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.36

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