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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 280.63 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 280.63 and 113.63 is: 156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 280.63 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/280.63 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 280.63 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 31,888.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,888.69/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.81

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