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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.42, 302.95 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.42, 302.95 and 191 is: 284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.42 : 302.95 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.42/302.95 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.42x = 302.95 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.42x = 57,863.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,863.45/203.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.45

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