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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.82, 305.75 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.82, 305.75 and 73.90 is: 110.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.82 : 305.75 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.82/305.75 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.82x = 305.75 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.82x = 22,594.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,594.93/203.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.86

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