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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.11, 280.42 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.11, 280.42 and 140.92 is: 194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.11 : 280.42 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.11/280.42 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.11x = 280.42 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.11x = 39,516.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,516.79/203.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.56

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