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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.31, 302.67 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.31, 302.67 and 194.94 is: 290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.31 : 302.67 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.31/302.67 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.31x = 302.67 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.31x = 59,002.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,002.49/203.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.21

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