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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.40, 303.30 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.40, 303.30 and 195.30 is: 291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.40 : 303.30 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.40/303.30 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.40x = 303.30 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.40x = 59,234.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,234.49/203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.22

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