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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.66, 281.46 and 196.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.66, 281.46 and 196.37 is: 271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.66 : 281.46 = 196.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.66/281.46 = 196.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.66x = 281.46 × 196.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.66x = 55,271.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,271.99/203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.39

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