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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.38, 280.86 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.38, 280.86 and 145.46 is: 200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.38 : 280.86 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.38/280.86 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.38x = 280.86 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.38x = 40,853.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,853.90/203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.87

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