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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 305.24 and 195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 305.24 and 195.26 is: 293.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 305.24 = 195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/305.24 = 195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 305.24 × 195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 59,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,598.66/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.08

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