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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.14, 304.89 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.14, 304.89 and 200.53 is: 300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.14 : 304.89 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.14/304.89 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.14x = 304.89 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.14x = 61,139.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,139.59/203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.97

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