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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.70, 281.10 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.70, 281.10 and 110.44 is: 152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.70 : 281.10 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.70/281.10 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.70x = 281.10 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.70x = 31,044.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,044.68/203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.40

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