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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.13, 280.49 and 141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.13, 280.49 and 141.17 is: 194.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.13 : 280.49 = 141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.13/280.49 = 141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.13x = 280.49 × 141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.13x = 39,596.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,596.77/203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.93

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