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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 303.56 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 303.56 and 196.48 is: 293.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 303.56 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/303.56 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 303.56 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 59,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,643.47/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.17

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