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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.65, 305.46 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.65, 305.46 and 95.43 is: 143.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.65 : 305.46 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.65/305.46 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.65x = 305.46 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.65x = 29,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,150.05/203.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.14

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