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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.11, 280.06 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.11, 280.06 and 153.90 is: 212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.11 : 280.06 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.11/280.06 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.11x = 280.06 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.11x = 43,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,100.85/203.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.21

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