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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.33, 304.56 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.33, 304.56 and 189.08 is: 283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.33 : 304.56 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.33/304.56 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.33x = 304.56 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.33x = 57,586.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,586.20/203.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.22

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