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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.19, 280.17 and 156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.19, 280.17 and 156.48 is: 215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.19 : 280.17 = 156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.19/280.17 = 156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.19x = 280.17 × 156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.19x = 43,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,841.00/203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.76

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