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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.19, 303.47 and 175.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.19, 303.47 and 175.83 is: 262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.19 : 303.47 = 175.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.19/303.47 = 175.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.19x = 303.47 × 175.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.19x = 53,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,358.25/203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.60

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