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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 280.67 and 196.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 280.67 and 196.99 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 280.67 = 196.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/280.67 = 196.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 280.67 × 196.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 55,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,287.50/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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