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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.73, 305.76 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.73, 305.76 and 175.18 is: 262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.73 : 305.76 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.73/305.76 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.73x = 305.76 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.73x = 53,563.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,563.04/203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.91

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