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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.96, 305.76 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.96, 305.76 and 187.76 is: 281.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.96 : 305.76 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.96/305.76 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.96x = 305.76 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.96x = 57,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,409.50/203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.47

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