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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 305.40 and 73.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 305.40 and 73.68 is: 110.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 305.40 = 73.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/305.40 = 73.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 305.40 × 73.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 22,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,501.87/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.43

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