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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.93, 305.90 and 49.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.93, 305.90 and 49.86 is: 74.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.93 : 305.90 = 49.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.93/305.90 = 49.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.93x = 305.90 × 49.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.93x = 15,251.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,251.35/203.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.79

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