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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 304.99 and 73.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 304.99 and 73.33 is: 109.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 304.99 = 73.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/304.99 = 73.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 304.99 × 73.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 22,364.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,364.92/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.98

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