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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.96, 305.94 and 189.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.96, 305.94 and 189.38 is: 284.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.96 : 305.94 = 189.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.96/305.94 = 189.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.96x = 305.94 × 189.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.96x = 57,937.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,937.39/203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.07

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