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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 304.88 and 73.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 304.88 and 73.28 is: 109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 304.88 = 73.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/304.88 = 73.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 304.88 × 73.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 22,339.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,339.72/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.90

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