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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.34, 305.01 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.34, 305.01 and 190.38 is: 285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.34 : 305.01 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.34/305.01 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.34x = 305.01 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.34x = 58,067.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,067.80/203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.57

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