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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 280.75 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 280.75 and 145.32 is: 200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 280.75 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/280.75 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 280.75 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 40,798.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,798.23/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.54

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