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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.43, 305.03 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.43, 305.03 and 142.59 is: 213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.43 : 305.03 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.43/305.03 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.43x = 305.03 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.43x = 43,493.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,493.51/203.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.80

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