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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.64, 305.54 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.64, 305.54 and 195.76 is: 293.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.64 : 305.54 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.64/305.54 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.64x = 305.54 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.64x = 59,812.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,812.51/203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.72

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