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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.27, 280.31 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.27, 280.31 and 141.08 is: 194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.27 : 280.31 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.27/280.31 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.27x = 280.31 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.27x = 39,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,544.03/203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.54

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