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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.85, 281.08 and 192.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.85, 281.08 and 192.91 is: 266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.85 : 281.08 = 192.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.85/281.08 = 192.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.85x = 281.08 × 192.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.85x = 54,223.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,223.14/203.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.00

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