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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 280.44 and 148.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 280.44 and 148.00 is: 204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 280.44 = 148.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/280.44 = 148.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 280.44 × 148.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 41,505.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,505.32/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.10

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