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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.66, 280.79 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.66, 280.79 and 188.01 is: 259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.66 : 280.79 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.66/280.79 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.66x = 280.79 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.66x = 52,790.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,790.39/203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.21

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