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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.46, 305.38 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.46, 305.38 and 95.32 is: 143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.46 : 305.38 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.46/305.38 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.46x = 305.38 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.46x = 29,108.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,108.82/203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.07

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