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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.16, 304.85 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.16, 304.85 and 94.94 is: 142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.16 : 304.85 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.16/304.85 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.16x = 304.85 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.16x = 28,941.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,941.22/203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.46

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