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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 280.76 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 280.76 and 154.12 is: 212.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 280.76 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/280.76 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 280.76 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 43,270.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,270.73/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.86

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