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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.11, 280.19 and 195.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.11, 280.19 and 195.25 is: 269.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.11 : 280.19 = 195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.11/280.19 = 195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.11x = 280.19 × 195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.11x = 54,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,707.41/203.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.35

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