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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.49, 280.56 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.49, 280.56 and 143.55 is: 197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.49 : 280.56 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.49/280.56 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.49x = 280.56 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.49x = 40,274.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,274.39/203.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.92

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