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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.04, 303.84 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.04, 303.84 and 191.16 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.04 : 303.84 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.04/303.84 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.04x = 303.84 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.04x = 58,082.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,082.05/203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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