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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.06, 280.36 and 190.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.06, 280.36 and 190.00 is: 262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.06 : 280.36 = 190.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.06/280.36 = 190.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.06x = 280.36 × 190.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.06x = 53,267.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,267.41/203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.33

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