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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.46, 280.26 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.46, 280.26 and 148.04 is: 203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.46 : 280.26 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.46/280.26 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.46x = 280.26 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.46x = 41,489.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,489.69/203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.92

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