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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 304.97 and 58.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 304.97 and 58.99 is: 88.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 304.97 = 58.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/304.97 = 58.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 304.97 × 58.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 17,990.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,990.18/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.50

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