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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.67, 305.40 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.67, 305.40 and 95.55 is: 143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.67 : 305.40 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.67/305.40 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.67x = 305.40 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.67x = 29,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,180.97/203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.28

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