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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.23, 280.02 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.23, 280.02 and 154.09 is: 212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.23 : 280.02 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.23/280.02 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.23x = 280.02 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.23x = 43,148.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,148.28/203.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.31

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