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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.94, 305.55 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.94, 305.55 and 142.86 is: 214.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.94 : 305.55 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.94/305.55 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.94x = 305.55 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.94x = 43,650.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,650.87/203.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.04

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