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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.66, 305.49 and 59.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.66, 305.49 and 59.39 is: 89.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.66 : 305.49 = 59.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.66/305.49 = 59.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.66x = 305.49 × 59.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.66x = 18,143.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,143.05/203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.09

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