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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.56, 305.14 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.56, 305.14 and 73.52 is: 110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.56 : 305.14 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.56/305.14 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.56x = 305.14 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.56x = 22,433.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,433.89/203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.21

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