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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.99, 282.80 and 193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.99, 282.80 and 193.60 is: 268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.99 : 282.80 = 193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.99/282.80 = 193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.99x = 282.80 × 193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.99x = 54,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,750.08/203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.40

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