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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.14, 279.84 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.14, 279.84 and 195.94 is: 269.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.14 : 279.84 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.14/279.84 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.14x = 279.84 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.14x = 54,831.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,831.85/203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.92

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