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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.54, 280.76 and 148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.54, 280.76 and 148.12 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.54 : 280.76 = 148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.54/280.76 = 148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.54x = 280.76 × 148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.54x = 41,586.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,586.17/203.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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