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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.57, 281.45 and 141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.57, 281.45 and 141.86 is: 196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.57 : 281.45 = 141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.57/281.45 = 141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.57x = 281.45 × 141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.57x = 39,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,924.38/203.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.13

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