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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.60, 304.56 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.60, 304.56 and 188.24 is: 281.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.60 : 304.56 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.60/304.56 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.60x = 304.56 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.60x = 57,330.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,330.37/203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.58

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