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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.25, 304.93 and 58.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.25, 304.93 and 58.97 is: 88.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.25 : 304.93 = 58.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.25/304.93 = 58.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.25x = 304.93 × 58.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.25x = 17,982.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,982.34/203.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.47

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