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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.37, 304.75 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.37, 304.75 and 141.40 is: 211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.37 : 304.75 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.37/304.75 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.37x = 304.75 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.37x = 43,091.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,091.65/203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.89

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