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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 305.03 and 49.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 305.03 and 49.28 is: 73.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 305.03 = 49.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/305.03 = 49.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 305.03 × 49.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 15,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,032.86/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.92

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