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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.74, 281.02 and 141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.74, 281.02 and 141.58 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.74 : 281.02 = 141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.74/281.02 = 141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.74x = 281.02 × 141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.74x = 39,786.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,786.81/203.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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