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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 281.17 and 157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 281.17 and 157.02 is: 216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 281.17 = 157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/281.17 = 157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 281.17 × 157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 44,149.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,149.31/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.93

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