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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.09, 280.21 and 147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.09, 280.21 and 147.85 is: 203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.09 : 280.21 = 147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.09/280.21 = 147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.09x = 280.21 × 147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.09x = 41,429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,429.04/203.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.99

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