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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.67, 281.34 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.67, 281.34 and 154.53 is: 213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.67 : 281.34 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.67/281.34 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.67x = 281.34 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.67x = 43,475.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,475.47/203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.46

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