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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 302.99 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 302.99 and 195.16 is: 290.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 302.99 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/302.99 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 302.99 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 59,131.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,131.46/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.77

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