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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.96, 281.34 and 145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.96, 281.34 and 145.64 is: 200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.96 : 281.34 = 145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.96/281.34 = 145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.96x = 281.34 × 145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.96x = 40,974.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,974.36/203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.89

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