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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.94, 281.22 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.94, 281.22 and 187.74 is: 258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.94 : 281.22 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.94/281.22 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.94x = 281.22 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.94x = 52,796.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,796.24/203.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.88

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