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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.56, 280.79 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.56, 280.79 and 141.44 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.56 : 280.79 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.56/280.79 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.56x = 280.79 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.56x = 39,714.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,714.23/203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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