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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.06, 304.50 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.06, 304.50 and 194.66 is: 291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.06 : 304.50 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.06/304.50 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.06x = 304.50 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.06x = 59,273.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,273.97/203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.90

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