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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.78, 281.18 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.78, 281.18 and 151.34 is: 208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.78 : 281.18 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.78/281.18 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.78x = 281.18 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.78x = 42,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,553.78/203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.82

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