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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 305.13 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 305.13 and 142.43 is: 213.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 305.13 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/305.13 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 305.13 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 43,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,458.14/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.78

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