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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.04, 280.44 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.04, 280.44 and 145.08 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.04 : 280.44 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.04/280.44 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.04x = 280.44 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.04x = 40,686.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,686.24/203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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