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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.78, 280.86 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.78, 280.86 and 154.64 is: 213.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.78 : 280.86 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.78/280.86 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.78x = 280.86 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.78x = 43,432.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,432.19/203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.13

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