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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.18, 302.76 and 196.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.18, 302.76 and 196.63 is: 293.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.18 : 302.76 = 196.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.18/302.76 = 196.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.18x = 302.76 × 196.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.18x = 59,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,530.94/203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.00

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