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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.37, 280.56 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.37, 280.56 and 148.01 is: 204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.37 : 280.56 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.37/280.56 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.37x = 280.56 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.37x = 41,524.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,524.28/203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.18

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