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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.84, 281.69 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.84, 281.69 and 151.45 is: 209.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.84 : 281.69 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.84/281.69 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.84x = 281.69 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.84x = 42,661.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,661.95/203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.29

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