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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.62, 305.74 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.62, 305.74 and 195.30 is: 293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.62 : 305.74 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.62/305.74 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.62x = 305.74 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.62x = 59,711.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,711.02/203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.25

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