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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.55, 281.28 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.55, 281.28 and 148.20 is: 204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.55 : 281.28 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.55/281.28 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.55x = 281.28 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.55x = 41,683.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,683.73/203.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.78

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