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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.60, 280.89 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.60, 280.89 and 141.50 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.60 : 280.89 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.60/280.89 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.60x = 280.89 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.60x = 39,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,744.53/203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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