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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.04, 306.36 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.04, 306.36 and 194.16 is: 292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.04 : 306.36 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.04/306.36 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.04x = 306.36 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.04x = 59,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,482.86/203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.96

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