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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.75, 282.66 and 193.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.75, 282.66 and 193.73 is: 268.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.75 : 282.66 = 193.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.75/282.66 = 193.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.75x = 282.66 × 193.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.75x = 54,757.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,757.58/203.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.75

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