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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.98, 306 and 59.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.98, 306 and 59.68 is: 89.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.98 : 306 = 59.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.98/306 = 59.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.98x = 306 × 59.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.98x = 18,262.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,262.08/203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.53

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