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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.43, 280.92 and 195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.43, 280.92 and 195.91 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.43 : 280.92 = 195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.43/280.92 = 195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.43x = 280.92 × 195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.43x = 55,035.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,035.04/203.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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