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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.17, 280.29 and 147.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.17, 280.29 and 147.79 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.17 : 280.29 = 147.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.17/280.29 = 147.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.17x = 280.29 × 147.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.17x = 41,422.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,422.66/203.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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