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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.60, 279.04 and 195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.60, 279.04 and 195.14 is: 267.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.60 : 279.04 = 195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.60/279.04 = 195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.60x = 279.04 × 195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.60x = 54,451.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,451.87/203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.45

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