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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.07, 279.94 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.07, 279.94 and 144.75 is: 199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.07 : 279.94 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.07/279.94 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.07x = 279.94 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.07x = 40,520.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,520.98/203.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.54

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