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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.71, 281.08 and 148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.71, 281.08 and 148.46 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.71 : 281.08 = 148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.71/281.08 = 148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.71x = 281.08 × 148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.71x = 41,728.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,728.39/203.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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