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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.72, 281.22 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.72, 281.22 and 154.60 is: 213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.72 : 281.22 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.72/281.22 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.72x = 281.22 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.72x = 43,476.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,476.61/203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.41

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