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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.14, 304.64 and 58.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.14, 304.64 and 58.82 is: 88.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.14 : 304.64 = 58.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.14/304.64 = 58.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.14x = 304.64 × 58.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.14x = 17,918.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,918.92/203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.21

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