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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.12, 280.20 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.12, 280.20 and 189.36 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.12 : 280.20 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.12/280.20 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.12x = 280.20 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.12x = 53,058.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,058.67/203.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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