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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.90, 281.40 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.90, 281.40 and 191.54 is: 264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.90 : 281.40 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.90/281.40 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.90x = 281.40 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.90x = 53,900.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,900.06/203.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.35

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