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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.11, 304.73 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.11, 304.73 and 94.82 is: 142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.11 : 304.73 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.11/304.73 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.11x = 304.73 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.11x = 28,894.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,894.50/203.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.26

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