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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 280.86 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 280.86 and 154.44 is: 213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 280.86 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/280.86 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 280.86 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 43,376.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,376.02/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.21

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