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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.74, 536.67 and 203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.74, 536.67 and 203.85 is: 305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.74 : 536.67 = 203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.74/536.67 = 203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.74x = 536.67 × 203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.74x = 109,400.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,400.18/357.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.81

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