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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.72, 305.46 and 73.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.72, 305.46 and 73.71 is: 110.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.72 : 305.46 = 73.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.72/305.46 = 73.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.72x = 305.46 × 73.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.72x = 22,515.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,515.46/203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.52

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