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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.54, 280.60 and 197.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.54, 280.60 and 197.15 is: 271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.54 : 280.60 = 197.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.54/280.60 = 197.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.54x = 280.60 × 197.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.54x = 55,320.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,320.50/203.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.80

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