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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.20, 279.92 and 140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.20, 279.92 and 140.91 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.20 : 279.92 = 140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.20/279.92 = 140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.20x = 279.92 × 140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.20x = 39,443.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,443.53/203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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