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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.31, 304.96 and 57.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.31, 304.96 and 57.07 is: 85.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.31 : 304.96 = 57.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.31/304.96 = 57.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.31x = 304.96 × 57.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.31x = 17,402.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,402.54/203.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.60

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