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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 305.58 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 305.58 and 194.88 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 305.58 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/305.58 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 305.58 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 59,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,552.16/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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