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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.40, 305.45 and 193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.40, 305.45 and 193.83 is: 291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.40 : 305.45 = 193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.40/305.45 = 193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.40x = 305.45 × 193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.40x = 59,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,204.40/203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.07

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