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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.84, 305.64 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.84, 305.64 and 95.55 is: 143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.84 : 305.64 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.84/305.64 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.84x = 305.64 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.84x = 29,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,203.90/203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.27

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