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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.64, 280.74 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.64, 280.74 and 148.38 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.64 : 280.74 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.64/280.74 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.64x = 280.74 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.64x = 41,656.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,656.20/203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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