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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.04, 279.90 and 150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.04, 279.90 and 150.63 is: 207.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.04 : 279.90 = 150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.04/279.90 = 150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.04x = 279.90 × 150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.04x = 42,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,161.34/203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.65

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