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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 281.04 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 281.04 and 148.44 is: 204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 281.04 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/281.04 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 281.04 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 41,717.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,717.58/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.74

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