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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.58, 305.40 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.58, 305.40 and 95.40 is: 143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.58 : 305.40 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.58/305.40 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.58x = 305.40 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.58x = 29,135.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,135.16/203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.11

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