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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.31, 280.26 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.31, 280.26 and 141.14 is: 194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.31 : 280.26 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.31/280.26 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.31x = 280.26 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.31x = 39,556.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,556.60/203.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.56

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