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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.65, 281.05 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.65, 281.05 and 191.18 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.65 : 281.05 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.65/281.05 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.65x = 281.05 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.65x = 53,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,731.36/203.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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