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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.37, 280.78 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.37, 280.78 and 141.18 is: 194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.37 : 280.78 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.37/280.78 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.37x = 280.78 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.37x = 39,640.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,640.52/203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.92

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