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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.12, 304.46 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.12, 304.46 and 94.82 is: 142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.12 : 304.46 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.12/304.46 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.12x = 304.46 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.12x = 28,868.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,868.90/203.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.13

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