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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.99, 306.09 and 82.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.99, 306.09 and 82.26 is: 123.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.99 : 306.09 = 82.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.99/306.09 = 82.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.99x = 306.09 × 82.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.99x = 25,178.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,178.96/203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.43

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