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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.55, 280.49 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.55, 280.49 and 145.23 is: 200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.55 : 280.49 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.55/280.49 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.55x = 280.49 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.55x = 40,735.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,735.56/203.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.13

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