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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.81, 281.69 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.81, 281.69 and 196.13 is: 271.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.81 : 281.69 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.81/281.69 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.81x = 281.69 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.81x = 55,246.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,246.88/203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.07

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