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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 305.13 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 305.13 and 189 is: 283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 305.13 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/305.13 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 305.13 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 57,669.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,669.57/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.70

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