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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.10, 304.58 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.10, 304.58 and 94.82 is: 142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.10 : 304.58 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.10/304.58 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.10x = 304.58 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.10x = 28,880.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,880.28/203.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.20

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