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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.94, 306.04 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.94, 306.04 and 95.73 is: 143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.94 : 306.04 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.94/306.04 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.94x = 306.04 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.94x = 29,297.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,297.21/203.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.66

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