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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.21, 304.97 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.21, 304.97 and 142.76 is: 214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.21 : 304.97 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.21/304.97 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.21x = 304.97 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.21x = 43,537.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,537.57/203.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.25

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