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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.99, 281.34 and 148.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.99, 281.34 and 148.61 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.99 : 281.34 = 148.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.99/281.34 = 148.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.99x = 281.34 × 148.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.99x = 41,808.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,808.53/203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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