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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.97, 305.60 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.97, 305.60 and 95.61 is: 143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.97 : 305.60 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.97/305.60 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.97x = 305.60 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.97x = 29,217.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,217.94/203.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.25

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