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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.59, 305.18 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.59, 305.18 and 154.71 is: 231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.59 : 305.18 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.59/305.18 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.59x = 305.18 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.59x = 47,214.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,214.42/203.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.91

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