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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.21, 304.34 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.21, 304.34 and 190.52 is: 285.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.21 : 304.34 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.21/304.34 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.21x = 304.34 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.21x = 57,982.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,982.86/203.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.33

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