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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.21, 304.70 and 73.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.21, 304.70 and 73.20 is: 109.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.21 : 304.70 = 73.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.21/304.70 = 73.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.21x = 304.70 × 73.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.21x = 22,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,304.82/203.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.76

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