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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.81, 305.77 and 59.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.81, 305.77 and 59.53 is: 89.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.81 : 305.77 = 59.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.81/305.77 = 59.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.81x = 305.77 × 59.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.81x = 18,202.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,202.94/203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.31

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