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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.58, 280.37 and 189.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.58, 280.37 and 189.77 is: 261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.58 : 280.37 = 189.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.58/280.37 = 189.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.58x = 280.37 × 189.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.58x = 53,204.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,204.89/203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.35

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