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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 304.74 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 304.74 and 95.11 is: 142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 304.74 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/304.74 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 304.74 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 28,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,983.82/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.47

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