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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.18, 305.44 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.18, 305.44 and 190.48 is: 286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.18 : 305.44 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.18/305.44 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.18x = 305.44 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.18x = 58,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,180.21/203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.35

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