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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.80, 280.50 and 195.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.80, 280.50 and 195.85 is: 269.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.80 : 280.50 = 195.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.80/280.50 = 195.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.80x = 280.50 × 195.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.80x = 54,935.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,935.93/203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.56

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