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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.96, 305.90 and 59.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.96, 305.90 and 59.64 is: 89.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.96 : 305.90 = 59.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.96/305.90 = 59.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.96x = 305.90 × 59.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.96x = 18,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,243.88/203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.45

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