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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.34, 305.04 and 59.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.34, 305.04 and 59.10 is: 88.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.34 : 305.04 = 59.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.34/305.04 = 59.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.34x = 305.04 × 59.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.34x = 18,027.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,027.86/203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.66

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