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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.71, 306.24 and 188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.71, 306.24 and 188.68 is: 283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.71 : 306.24 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.71/306.24 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.71x = 306.24 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.71x = 57,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,781.36/203.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.65

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