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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.53, 305.23 and 73.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.53, 305.23 and 73.51 is: 110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.53 : 305.23 = 73.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.53/305.23 = 73.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.53x = 305.23 × 73.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.53x = 22,438.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,438.68/203.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.25

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