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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.03, 304.58 and 74.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.03, 304.58 and 74.75 is: 112.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.03 : 304.58 = 74.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.03/304.58 = 74.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.03x = 304.58 × 74.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.03x = 22,767.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767.36/203.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.14

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