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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.82, 305.72 and 59.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.82, 305.72 and 59.54 is: 89.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.82 : 305.72 = 59.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.82/305.72 = 59.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.82x = 305.72 × 59.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.82x = 18,200.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,200.74/203.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.30

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