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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.47, 305.11 and 73.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.47, 305.11 and 73.42 is: 110.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.47 : 305.11 = 73.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.47/305.11 = 73.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.47x = 305.11 × 73.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.47x = 22,401.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,401.18/203.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.10

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