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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.16, 304.70 and 74.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.16, 304.70 and 74.88 is: 112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.16 : 304.70 = 74.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.16/304.70 = 74.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.16x = 304.70 × 74.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.16x = 22,814.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,814.60/203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.30

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