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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.96, 281.41 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.96, 281.41 and 141.72 is: 195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.96 : 281.41 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.96/281.41 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.96x = 281.41 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.96x = 39,881.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,881.43/203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.54

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