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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.01, 304.53 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.01, 304.53 and 58.74 is: 88.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.01 : 304.53 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.01/304.53 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.01x = 304.53 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.01x = 17,888.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,888.09/203.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.11

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