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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.33, 305.08 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.33, 305.08 and 95.04 is: 142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.33 : 305.08 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.33/305.08 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.33x = 305.08 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.33x = 28,994.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,994.57/203.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.60

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