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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.93, 281.19 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.93, 281.19 and 148.70 is: 205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.93 : 281.19 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.93/281.19 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.93x = 281.19 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.93x = 41,811.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,811.55/203.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.03

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