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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.78, 305.70 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.78, 305.70 and 94.08 is: 141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.78 : 305.70 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.78/305.70 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.78x = 305.70 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.78x = 28,760.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,760.26/203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.13

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