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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.82, 305.71 and 75.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.82, 305.71 and 75.58 is: 113.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.82 : 305.71 = 75.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.82/305.71 = 75.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.82x = 305.71 × 75.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.82x = 23,105.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105.56/203.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.36

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