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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 281.04 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 281.04 and 188.22 is: 259.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 281.04 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/281.04 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 281.04 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 52,897.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,897.35/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.61

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