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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.78, 305.64 and 75.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.78, 305.64 and 75.50 is: 113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.78 : 305.64 = 75.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.78/305.64 = 75.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.78x = 305.64 × 75.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.78x = 23,075.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,075.82/203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.24

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