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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.29, 304.95 and 59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.29, 304.95 and 59 is: 88.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.29 : 304.95 = 59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.29/304.95 = 59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.29x = 304.95 × 59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.29x = 17,992.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,992.05/203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.50

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