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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203, 302.35 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203, 302.35 and 192.72 is: 287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203 : 302.35 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203/302.35 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203x = 302.35 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203x = 58,268.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,268.89/203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.04

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