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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.58, 305.14 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.58, 305.14 and 95.24 is: 142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.58 : 305.14 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.58/305.14 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.58x = 305.14 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.58x = 29,061.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,061.53/203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.75

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