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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 305.19 and 75.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 305.19 and 75.27 is: 112.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 305.19 = 75.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/305.19 = 75.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 305.19 × 75.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 22,971.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,971.65/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.87

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