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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.27, 280.52 and 154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.27, 280.52 and 154.07 is: 212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.27 : 280.52 = 154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.27/280.52 = 154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.27x = 280.52 × 154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.27x = 43,218.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,218.70/203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.61

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