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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.09, 280.29 and 191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.09, 280.29 and 191.85 is: 264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.09 : 280.29 = 191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.09/280.29 = 191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.09x = 280.29 × 191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.09x = 53,773.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,773.30/203.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.78

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