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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.04, 304.20 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.04, 304.20 and 141.21 is: 211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.04 : 304.20 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.04/304.20 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.04x = 304.20 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.04x = 42,956.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,956.08/203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.56

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