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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.14, 304.65 and 73.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.14, 304.65 and 73.15 is: 109.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.14 : 304.65 = 73.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.14/304.65 = 73.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.14x = 304.65 × 73.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.14x = 22,285.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,285.15/203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.70

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