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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.30, 280.14 and 188.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.30, 280.14 and 188.35 is: 259.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.30 : 280.14 = 188.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.30/280.14 = 188.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.30x = 280.14 × 188.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.30x = 52,764.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,764.37/203.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.54

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