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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.85, 281.34 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.85, 281.34 and 154.71 is: 213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.85 : 281.34 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.85/281.34 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.85x = 281.34 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.85x = 43,526.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,526.11/203.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.52

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