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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.80, 281.02 and 148.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.80, 281.02 and 148.57 is: 204.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.80 : 281.02 = 148.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.80/281.02 = 148.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.80x = 281.02 × 148.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.80x = 41,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,751.14/203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.86

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