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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.06, 279.50 and 187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.06, 279.50 and 187.14 is: 257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.06 : 279.50 = 187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.06/279.50 = 187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.06x = 279.50 × 187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.06x = 52,305.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,305.63/203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.59

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