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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.20, 304.10 and 142.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.20, 304.10 and 142.06 is: 212.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.20 : 304.10 = 142.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.20/304.10 = 142.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.20x = 304.10 × 142.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.20x = 43,200.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,200.45/203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.60

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