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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.98, 305.99 and 82.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.98, 305.99 and 82.24 is: 123.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.98 : 305.99 = 82.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.98/305.99 = 82.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.98x = 305.99 × 82.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.98x = 25,164.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,164.62/203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.37

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