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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.27, 304.86 and 71.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.27, 304.86 and 71.49 is: 107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.27 : 304.86 = 71.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.27/304.86 = 71.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.27x = 304.86 × 71.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.27x = 21,794.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,794.44/203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.22

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