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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.85, 305.80 and 57.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.85, 305.80 and 57.61 is: 86.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.85 : 305.80 = 57.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.85/305.80 = 57.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.85x = 305.80 × 57.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.85x = 17,615.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,615.46/203.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.41

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