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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.29, 304.83 and 142.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.29, 304.83 and 142.45 is: 213.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.29 : 304.83 = 142.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.29/304.83 = 142.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.29x = 304.83 × 142.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.29x = 43,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,421.51/203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.60

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