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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.60, 304.66 and 142.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.60, 304.66 and 142.60 is: 213.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.60 : 304.66 = 142.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.60/304.66 = 142.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.60x = 304.66 × 142.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.60x = 43,444.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,444.52/203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.38

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