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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.87, 325.29 and 203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.87, 325.29 and 203.11 is: 280.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.87 : 325.29 = 203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.87/325.29 = 203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.87x = 325.29 × 203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.87x = 66,069.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,069.65/235.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.11

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