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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.65, 305.31 and 95.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.65, 305.31 and 95.37 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.65 : 305.31 = 95.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.65/305.31 = 95.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.65x = 305.31 × 95.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.65x = 29,117.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,117.41/203.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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