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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.97, 281.58 and 141.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.97, 281.58 and 141.85 is: 195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.97 : 281.58 = 141.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.97/281.58 = 141.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.97x = 281.58 × 141.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.97x = 39,941.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,941.94/203.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.82

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