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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.80, 305.72 and 75.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.80, 305.72 and 75.52 is: 113.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.80 : 305.72 = 75.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.80/305.72 = 75.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.80x = 305.72 × 75.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.80x = 23,087.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,087.97/203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.29

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