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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.63, 281 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.63, 281 and 111.63 is: 154.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.63 : 281 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.63/281 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.63x = 281 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.63x = 31,368.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,368.03/203.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.04

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