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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.48, 281.24 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.48, 281.24 and 148.60 is: 205.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.48 : 281.24 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.48/281.24 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.48x = 281.24 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.48x = 41,792.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,792.43/203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.39

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