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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.14, 303.95 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.14, 303.95 and 191.60 is: 286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.14 : 303.95 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.14/303.95 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.14x = 303.95 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.14x = 58,236.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,236.92/203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.68

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