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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.20, 280.02 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.20, 280.02 and 189.52 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.20 : 280.02 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.20/280.02 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.20x = 280.02 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.20x = 53,069.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,069.39/203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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