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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.60, 280.68 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.60, 280.68 and 192.44 is: 265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.60 : 280.68 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.60/280.68 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.60x = 280.68 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.60x = 54,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,014.06/203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.29

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