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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.84, 279.52 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.84, 279.52 and 193.76 is: 265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.84 : 279.52 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.84/279.52 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.84x = 279.52 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.84x = 54,159.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,159.80/203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.70

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