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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 280.22 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 280.22 and 156.72 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 280.22 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/280.22 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 280.22 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 43,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,916.08/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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