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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.19, 304.65 and 95.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.19, 304.65 and 95.19 is: 142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.19 : 304.65 = 95.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.19/304.65 = 95.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.19x = 304.65 × 95.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.19x = 28,999.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,999.63/203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.72

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