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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.88, 306.42 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.88, 306.42 and 199.62 is: 300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.88 : 306.42 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.88/306.42 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.88x = 306.42 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.88x = 61,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,167.56/203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.02

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