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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.64, 280.54 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.64, 280.54 and 201.08 is: 277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.64 : 280.54 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.64/280.54 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.64x = 280.54 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.64x = 56,410.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,410.98/203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.01

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