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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.40, 280.02 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.40, 280.02 and 192.60 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.40 : 280.02 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.40/280.02 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.40x = 280.02 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.40x = 53,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,931.85/203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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