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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 305.46 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 305.46 and 95.49 is: 143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 305.46 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/305.46 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 305.46 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 29,168.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,168.38/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.15

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