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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.05, 304.44 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.05, 304.44 and 94.78 is: 142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.05 : 304.44 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.05/304.44 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.05x = 304.44 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.05x = 28,854.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,854.82/203.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.11

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