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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.41, 304.50 and 196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.41, 304.50 and 196.12 is: 293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.41 : 304.50 = 196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.41/304.50 = 196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.41x = 304.50 × 196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.41x = 59,717.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,717.02/203.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.59

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