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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.48, 281.22 and 152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.48, 281.22 and 152.36 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.48 : 281.22 = 152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.48/281.22 = 152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.48x = 281.22 × 152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.48x = 42,846.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,846.68/203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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