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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.34, 304.29 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.34, 304.29 and 141.34 is: 211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.34 : 304.29 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.34/304.29 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.34x = 304.29 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.34x = 43,008.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,008.35/203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.51

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