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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 281.17 and 189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 281.17 and 189.34 is: 261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 281.17 = 189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/281.17 = 189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 281.17 × 189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 53,236.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,236.26/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.07

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