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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 304.84 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 304.84 and 95.10 is: 142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 304.84 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/304.84 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 304.84 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 28,990.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,990.28/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.50

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