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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203, 280.24 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203, 280.24 and 156.28 is: 215.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203 : 280.24 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203/280.24 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203x = 280.24 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203x = 43,795.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,795.91/203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.74

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