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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.47, 280.66 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.47, 280.66 and 154.26 is: 212.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.47 : 280.66 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.47/280.66 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.47x = 280.66 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.47x = 43,294.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,294.61/203.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.78

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