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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.32, 304.92 and 57.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.32, 304.92 and 57.03 is: 85.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.32 : 304.92 = 57.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.32/304.92 = 57.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.32x = 304.92 × 57.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.32x = 17,389.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,389.59/203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.53

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