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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.57, 281.04 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.57, 281.04 and 156.84 is: 216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.57 : 281.04 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.57/281.04 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.57x = 281.04 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.57x = 44,076.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,076.67/203.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.52

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