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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.26, 304.64 and 94.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.26, 304.64 and 94.81 is: 142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.26 : 304.64 = 94.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.26/304.64 = 94.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.26x = 304.64 × 94.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.26x = 28,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,882.92/203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.10

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