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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 281.07 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 281.07 and 144.93 is: 199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 281.07 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/281.07 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 281.07 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 40,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,735.48/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.76

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