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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 305.18 and 196.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 305.18 and 196.93 is: 294.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 305.18 = 196.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/305.18 = 196.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 305.18 × 196.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 60,097.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,097.57/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.94

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