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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.75, 305.39 and 73.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.75, 305.39 and 73.68 is: 110.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.75 : 305.39 = 73.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.75/305.39 = 73.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.75x = 305.39 × 73.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.75x = 22,501.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,501.63/203.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.44

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