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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.21, 304.77 and 190.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.21, 304.77 and 190.45 is: 285.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.21 : 304.77 = 190.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.21/304.77 = 190.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.21x = 304.77 × 190.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.21x = 58,041.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,041.92/203.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.63

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