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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.06, 280.02 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.06, 280.02 and 153.39 is: 211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.06 : 280.02 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.06/280.02 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.06x = 280.02 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.06x = 42,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,950.80/203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.52

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