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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.73, 280.84 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.73, 280.84 and 145.41 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.73 : 280.84 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.73/280.84 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.73x = 280.84 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.73x = 40,836.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,836.94/203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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