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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.88, 305.54 and 75.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.88, 305.54 and 75.56 is: 113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.88 : 305.54 = 75.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.88/305.54 = 75.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.88x = 305.54 × 75.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.88x = 23,086.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,086.60/203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.24

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