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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.56, 280.60 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.56, 280.60 and 147.42 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.56 : 280.60 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.56/280.60 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.56x = 280.60 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.56x = 41,366.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,366.05/203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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