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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.46, 281.10 and 157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.46, 281.10 and 157.02 is: 216.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.46 : 281.10 = 157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.46/281.10 = 157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.46x = 281.10 × 157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.46x = 44,138.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,138.32/203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.94

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