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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.25, 280.62 and 154.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.25, 280.62 and 154.39 is: 213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.25 : 280.62 = 154.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.25/280.62 = 154.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.25x = 280.62 × 154.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.25x = 43,324.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,324.92/203.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.16

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