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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.69, 281.25 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.69, 281.25 and 145.50 is: 200.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.69 : 281.25 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.69/281.25 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.69x = 281.25 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.69x = 40,921.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,921.88/203.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.91

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