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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.87, 305.80 and 59.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.87, 305.80 and 59.59 is: 89.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.87 : 305.80 = 59.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.87/305.80 = 59.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.87x = 305.80 × 59.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.87x = 18,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,222.62/203.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.38

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