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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.94, 305.94 and 73.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.94, 305.94 and 73.92 is: 110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.94 : 305.94 = 73.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.94/305.94 = 73.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.94x = 305.94 × 73.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.94x = 22,615.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,615.08/203.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.89

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