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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.37, 280.44 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.37, 280.44 and 141.27 is: 194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.37 : 280.44 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.37/280.44 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.37x = 280.44 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.37x = 39,617.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,617.76/203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.81

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