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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.64, 305.13 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.64, 305.13 and 95.34 is: 142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.64 : 305.13 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.64/305.13 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.64x = 305.13 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.64x = 29,091.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,091.09/203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.86

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