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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.26, 280.55 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.26, 280.55 and 148.30 is: 204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.26 : 280.55 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.26/280.55 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.26x = 280.55 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.26x = 41,605.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,605.57/203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.69

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