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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.65, 305.15 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.65, 305.15 and 95.20 is: 142.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.65 : 305.15 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.65/305.15 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.65x = 305.15 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.65x = 29,049.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,049.04/203.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.64

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