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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.19, 312.29 and 203.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.19, 312.29 and 203.03 is: 304.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.19 : 312.29 = 203.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.19/312.29 = 203.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.19x = 312.29 × 203.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.19x = 63,401.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,401.66/208.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.54

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