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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.18, 280.23 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.18, 280.23 and 151.34 is: 208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.18 : 280.23 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.18/280.23 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.18x = 280.23 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.18x = 42,410.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,410.01/203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.73

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