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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.21, 302.76 and 196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.21, 302.76 and 196.94 is: 293.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.21 : 302.76 = 196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.21/302.76 = 196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.21x = 302.76 × 196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.21x = 59,627.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,627.29/203.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.43

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