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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.26, 305.02 and 75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.26, 305.02 and 75 is: 112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.26 : 305.02 = 75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.26/305.02 = 75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.26x = 305.02 × 75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.26x = 22,876.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,876.50/203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.55

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