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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.34, 304.46 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.34, 304.46 and 191.20 is: 286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.34 : 304.46 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.34/304.46 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.34x = 304.46 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.34x = 58,212.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,212.75/203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.28

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