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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 280.80 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 280.80 and 141.36 is: 195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 280.80 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/280.80 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 280.80 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 39,693.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,693.89/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.04

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