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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.50, 280.71 and 148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.50, 280.71 and 148.17 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.50 : 280.71 = 148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.50/280.71 = 148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.50x = 280.71 × 148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.50x = 41,592.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,592.80/203.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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