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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.56, 305.66 and 193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.56, 305.66 and 193.66 is: 290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.56 : 305.66 = 193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.56/305.66 = 193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.56x = 305.66 × 193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.56x = 59,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,194.12/203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.79

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