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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.45, 280.89 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.45, 280.89 and 156.74 is: 216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.45 : 280.89 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.45/280.89 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.45x = 280.89 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.45x = 44,025.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,025.07/203.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.39

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