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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 303.24 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 303.24 and 192.16 is: 286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 303.24 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/303.24 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 303.24 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 58,270.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,270.60/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.31

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