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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.90, 306.03 and 94.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.90, 306.03 and 94.27 is: 141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.90 : 306.03 = 94.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.90/306.03 = 94.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.90x = 306.03 × 94.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.90x = 28,849.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,849.45/203.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.49

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