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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.40, 304.43 and 196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.40, 304.43 and 196.25 is: 293.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.40 : 304.43 = 196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.40/304.43 = 196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.40x = 304.43 × 196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.40x = 59,741.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,741.88/203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.72

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