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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.99, 305.73 and 112.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.99, 305.73 and 112.78 is: 169.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.99 : 305.73 = 112.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.99/305.73 = 112.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.99x = 305.73 × 112.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.99x = 34,480.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,480.23/203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.03

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