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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.82, 281.27 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.82, 281.27 and 110.56 is: 152.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.82 : 281.27 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.82/281.27 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.82x = 281.27 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.82x = 31,097.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,097.71/203.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.57

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