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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 281.04 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 281.04 and 154.32 is: 213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 281.04 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/281.04 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 281.04 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 43,370.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,370.09/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.10

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