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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.64, 280.89 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.64, 280.89 and 141.45 is: 195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.64 : 280.89 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.64/280.89 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.64x = 280.89 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.64x = 39,731.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,731.89/203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.11

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