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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.71, 303.86 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.71, 303.86 and 190.95 is: 284.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.71 : 303.86 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.71/303.86 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.71x = 303.86 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.71x = 58,019.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,019.59/203.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.82

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