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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.85, 281.20 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.85, 281.20 and 190.19 is: 262.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.85 : 281.20 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.85/281.20 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.85x = 281.20 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.85x = 53,479.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,479.50/203.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.34

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