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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.77, 305.65 and 59.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.77, 305.65 and 59.48 is: 89.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.77 : 305.65 = 59.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.77/305.65 = 59.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.77x = 305.65 × 59.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.77x = 18,181.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,181.31/203.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.23

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