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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.07, 280.14 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.07, 280.14 and 150.50 is: 207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.07 : 280.14 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.07/280.14 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.07x = 280.14 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.07x = 42,159.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,159.67/203.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.61

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