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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.64, 304.72 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.64, 304.72 and 191.94 is: 287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.64 : 304.72 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.64/304.72 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.64x = 304.72 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.64x = 58,487.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,487.96/203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.21

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