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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 280.40 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 280.40 and 151.52 is: 208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 280.40 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/280.40 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 280.40 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 42,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,486.21/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.92

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