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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 305.28 and 154.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 305.28 and 154.87 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 305.28 = 154.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/305.28 = 154.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 305.28 × 154.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 47,278.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,278.71/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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