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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 304.98 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 304.98 and 95.13 is: 142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 304.98 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/304.98 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 304.98 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 29,012.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,012.75/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.72

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