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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.60, 281.16 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.60, 281.16 and 141.62 is: 195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.60 : 281.16 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.60/281.16 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.60x = 281.16 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.60x = 39,817.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,817.88/203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.57

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