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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.16, 280.14 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.16, 280.14 and 141.08 is: 194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.16 : 280.14 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.16/280.14 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.16x = 280.14 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.16x = 39,522.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,522.15/203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.54

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