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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.99, 281.39 and 148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.99, 281.39 and 148.67 is: 205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.99 : 281.39 = 148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.99/281.39 = 148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.99x = 281.39 × 148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.99x = 41,833.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,833.22/203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.07

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