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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.04, 305.14 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.04, 305.14 and 189.18 is: 284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.04 : 305.14 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.04/305.14 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.04x = 305.14 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.04x = 57,726.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,726.39/203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.31

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