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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.97, 305.97 and 59.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.97, 305.97 and 59.69 is: 89.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.97 : 305.97 = 59.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.97/305.97 = 59.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.97x = 305.97 × 59.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.97x = 18,263.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,263.35/203.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.54

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