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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.67, 281.18 and 156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.67, 281.18 and 156.94 is: 216.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.67 : 281.18 = 156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.67/281.18 = 156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.67x = 281.18 × 156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.67x = 44,129.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,129.09/203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.67

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