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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.98, 306.09 and 82.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.98, 306.09 and 82.25 is: 123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.98 : 306.09 = 82.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.98/306.09 = 82.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.98x = 306.09 × 82.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.98x = 25,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,175.90/203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.42

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