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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.84, 307.28 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.84, 307.28 and 195.60 is: 294.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.84 : 307.28 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.84/307.28 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.84x = 307.28 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.84x = 60,103.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,103.97/203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.86

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