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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.18, 305.03 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.18, 305.03 and 187.52 is: 281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.18 : 305.03 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.18/305.03 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.18x = 305.03 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.18x = 57,198.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,198.17/203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.52

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