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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.51, 280.04 and 197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.51, 280.04 and 197.50 is: 271.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.51 : 280.04 = 197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.51/280.04 = 197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.51x = 280.04 × 197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.51x = 55,309.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,309.08/203.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.77

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