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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.81, 305.84 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.81, 305.84 and 95.61 is: 143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.81 : 305.84 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.81/305.84 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.81x = 305.84 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.81x = 29,241.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,241.36/203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.47

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