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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.86, 281.08 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.86, 281.08 and 189.28 is: 260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.86 : 281.08 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.86/281.08 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.86x = 281.08 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.86x = 53,202.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,202.82/203.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.98

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