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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 305.05 and 73.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 305.05 and 73.43 is: 110.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 305.05 = 73.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/305.05 = 73.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 305.05 × 73.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 22,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399.82/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.11

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