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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 305.58 and 59.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 305.58 and 59.43 is: 89.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 305.58 = 59.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/305.58 = 59.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 305.58 × 59.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 18,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,160.62/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.13

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