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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.87, 307.19 and 73.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.87, 307.19 and 73.03 is: 109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.87 : 307.19 = 73.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.87/307.19 = 73.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.87x = 307.19 × 73.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.87x = 22,434.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,434.09/204.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.50

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