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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.78, 305.94 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.78, 305.94 and 188.66 is: 283.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.78 : 305.94 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.78/305.94 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.78x = 305.94 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.78x = 57,718.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,718.64/203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.24

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