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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.46, 280.44 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.46, 280.44 and 195.90 is: 270.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.46 : 280.44 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.46/280.44 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.46x = 280.44 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.46x = 54,938.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,938.20/203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.02

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