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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.93, 303.98 and 197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.93, 303.98 and 197.18 is: 293.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.93 : 303.98 = 197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.93/303.98 = 197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.93x = 303.98 × 197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.93x = 59,937.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,937.26/203.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.92

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