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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.87, 305.84 and 95.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.87, 305.84 and 95.60 is: 143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.87 : 305.84 = 95.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.87/305.84 = 95.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.87x = 305.84 × 95.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.87x = 29,236.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,236.30/203.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.41

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