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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.96, 305.80 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.96, 305.80 and 95.70 is: 143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.96 : 305.80 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.96/305.80 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.96x = 305.80 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.96x = 29,265.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,265.06/203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.48

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