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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 303.26 and 196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 303.26 and 196.98 is: 293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 303.26 = 196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/303.26 = 196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 303.26 × 196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 59,735.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,735.17/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.51

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