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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.46, 304.86 and 142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.46, 304.86 and 142.68 is: 213.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.46 : 304.86 = 142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.46/304.86 = 142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.46x = 304.86 × 142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.46x = 43,497.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,497.42/203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.79

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