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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.83, 305.75 and 59.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.83, 305.75 and 59.56 is: 89.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.83 : 305.75 = 59.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.83/305.75 = 59.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.83x = 305.75 × 59.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.83x = 18,209.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,209.85/203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.34

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