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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.22, 280.53 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.22, 280.53 and 154.11 is: 212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.22 : 280.53 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.22/280.53 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.22x = 280.53 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.22x = 43,232.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,232.48/203.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.74

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