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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.59, 281.04 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.59, 281.04 and 154.48 is: 213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.59 : 281.04 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.59/281.04 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.59x = 281.04 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.59x = 43,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,415.06/203.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.25

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