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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.99, 306.01 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.99, 306.01 and 95.78 is: 143.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.99 : 306.01 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.99/306.01 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.99x = 306.01 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.99x = 29,310.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,310.52/203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.69

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