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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.04, 280.26 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.04, 280.26 and 196.20 is: 270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.04 : 280.26 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.04/280.26 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.04x = 280.26 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.04x = 54,987.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,987.01/203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.82

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