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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.68, 280.96 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.68, 280.96 and 154.47 is: 213.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.68 : 280.96 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.68/280.96 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.68x = 280.96 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.68x = 43,399.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,399.89/203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.08

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