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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.93, 281.40 and 189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.93, 281.40 and 189.23 is: 261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.93 : 281.40 = 189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.93/281.40 = 189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.93x = 281.40 × 189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.93x = 53,249.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,249.32/203.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.12

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