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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.68, 305.48 and 73.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.68, 305.48 and 73.66 is: 110.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.68 : 305.48 = 73.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.68/305.48 = 73.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.68x = 305.48 × 73.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.68x = 22,499.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,499.76/203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.47

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