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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.54, 305.36 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.54, 305.36 and 141.28 is: 211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.54 : 305.36 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.54/305.36 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.54x = 305.36 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.54x = 43,141.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,141.26/203.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.95

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