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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.40, 303.62 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.40, 303.62 and 189.72 is: 283.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.40 : 303.62 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.40/303.62 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.40x = 303.62 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.40x = 57,601.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,601.84/203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.19

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