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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.98, 305.80 and 85.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.98, 305.80 and 85.27 is: 127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.98 : 305.80 = 85.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.98/305.80 = 85.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.98x = 305.80 × 85.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.98x = 26,075.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,075.57/203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.83

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