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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.99, 304.51 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.99, 304.51 and 195.12 is: 291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.99 : 304.51 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.99/304.51 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.99x = 304.51 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.99x = 59,415.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,415.99/203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.27

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