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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.95, 281.10 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.95, 281.10 and 148.60 is: 204.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.95 : 281.10 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.95/281.10 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.95x = 281.10 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.95x = 41,772.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,772.37/203.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.82

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