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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.32, 279.90 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.32, 279.90 and 150.76 is: 207.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.32 : 279.90 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.32/279.90 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.32x = 279.90 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.32x = 42,197.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,197.72/203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.54

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