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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.34, 305.02 and 59.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.34, 305.02 and 59.06 is: 88.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.34 : 305.02 = 59.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.34/305.02 = 59.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.34x = 305.02 × 59.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.34x = 18,014.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,014.99/203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.59

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