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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.02, 304.43 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.02, 304.43 and 94.88 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.02 : 304.43 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.02/304.43 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.02x = 304.43 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.02x = 28,884.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,884.61/203.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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