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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.83, 281.33 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.83, 281.33 and 141.66 is: 195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.83 : 281.33 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.83/281.33 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.83x = 281.33 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.83x = 39,853.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,853.56/203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.53

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