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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.94, 281.54 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.94, 281.54 and 148.79 is: 205.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.94 : 281.54 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.94/281.54 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.94x = 281.54 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.94x = 41,891.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,891.41/203.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.41

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