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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.37, 304.89 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.37, 304.89 and 95.05 is: 142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.37 : 304.89 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.37/304.89 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.37x = 304.89 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.37x = 28,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,979.79/203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.50

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