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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.69, 305.13 and 185.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.69, 305.13 and 185.87 is: 278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.69 : 305.13 = 185.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.69/305.13 = 185.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.69x = 305.13 × 185.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.69x = 56,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,714.51/203.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.44

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