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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.41, 280.82 and 192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.41, 280.82 and 192.13 is: 265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.41 : 280.82 = 192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.41/280.82 = 192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.41x = 280.82 × 192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.41x = 53,953.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,953.95/203.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.25

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