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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.16, 304.80 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.16, 304.80 and 197.28 is: 295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.16 : 304.80 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.16/304.80 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.16x = 304.80 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.16x = 60,130.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,130.94/203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.98

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