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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 305.84 and 59.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 305.84 and 59.64 is: 89.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 305.84 = 59.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/305.84 = 59.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 305.84 × 59.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 18,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,240.30/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.45

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