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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 304.72 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 304.72 and 95.08 is: 142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 304.72 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/304.72 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 304.72 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 28,972.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,972.78/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.47

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