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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.46, 280.72 and 141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.46, 280.72 and 141.22 is: 194.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.46 : 280.72 = 141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.46/280.72 = 141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.46x = 280.72 × 141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.46x = 39,643.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,643.28/203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.85

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