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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.89, 305.15 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.89, 305.15 and 187.03 is: 279.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.89 : 305.15 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.89/305.15 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.89x = 305.15 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.89x = 57,074.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,074.05/203.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.92

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