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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.94, 281.22 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.94, 281.22 and 144.96 is: 199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.94 : 281.22 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.94/281.22 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.94x = 281.22 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.94x = 40,765.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,765.65/203.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.89

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