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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.55, 280.81 and 141.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.55, 280.81 and 141.43 is: 195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.55 : 280.81 = 141.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.55/280.81 = 141.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.55x = 280.81 × 141.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.55x = 39,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,713.55/203.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.11

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