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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 280.25 and 196.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 280.25 and 196.91 is: 271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 280.25 = 196.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/280.25 = 196.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 280.25 × 196.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 55,182.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,182.63/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.46

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