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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.88, 304.96 and 201.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.88, 304.96 and 201.48 is: 301.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.88 : 304.96 = 201.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.88/304.96 = 201.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.88x = 304.96 × 201.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.88x = 61,443.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,443.34/203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.37

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