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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.82, 305.82 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.82, 305.82 and 95.58 is: 143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.82 : 305.82 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.82/305.82 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.82x = 305.82 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.82x = 29,230.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,230.28/203.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.41

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