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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.71, 281.10 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.71, 281.10 and 143.98 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.71 : 281.10 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.71/281.10 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.71x = 281.10 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.71x = 40,472.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,472.78/203.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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