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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 305.37 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 305.37 and 95.31 is: 142.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 305.37 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/305.37 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 305.37 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 29,104.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,104.81/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.84

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