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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.16, 280.17 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.16, 280.17 and 195.27 is: 269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.16 : 280.17 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.16/280.17 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.16x = 280.17 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.16x = 54,708.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,708.80/203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.29

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