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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.43, 305.14 and 59.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.43, 305.14 and 59.15 is: 88.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.43 : 305.14 = 59.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.43/305.14 = 59.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.43x = 305.14 × 59.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.43x = 18,047.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,047.51/203.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.72

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