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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.30, 305.21 and 195.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.30, 305.21 and 195.07 is: 292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.30 : 305.21 = 195.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.30/305.21 = 195.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.30x = 305.21 × 195.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.30x = 59,537.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,537.31/203.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.85

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