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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.97, 281.28 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.97, 281.28 and 189.42 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.97 : 281.28 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.97/281.28 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.97x = 281.28 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.97x = 53,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,280.06/203.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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