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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.29, 304.45 and 193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.29, 304.45 and 193.72 is: 290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.29 : 304.45 = 193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.29/304.45 = 193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.29x = 304.45 × 193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.29x = 58,978.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,978.05/203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.12

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