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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.82, 281.48 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.82, 281.48 and 190.76 is: 263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.82 : 281.48 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.82/281.48 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.82x = 281.48 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.82x = 53,692.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,692.76/203.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.44

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