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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 305.52 and 191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 305.52 and 191.74 is: 287.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 305.52 = 191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/305.52 = 191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 305.52 × 191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 58,580.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,580.40/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.27

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