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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.68, 305.22 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.68, 305.22 and 95.44 is: 143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.68 : 305.22 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.68/305.22 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.68x = 305.22 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.68x = 29,130.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,130.20/203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.02

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