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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.56, 305.37 and 73.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.56, 305.37 and 73.55 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.56 : 305.37 = 73.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.56/305.37 = 73.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.56x = 305.37 × 73.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.56x = 22,460.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,460.73/203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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