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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.77, 281.18 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.77, 281.18 and 144.79 is: 199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.77 : 281.18 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.77/281.18 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.77x = 281.18 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.77x = 40,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,710.65/203.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.79

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