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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.94, 281.23 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.94, 281.23 and 154.93 is: 213.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.94 : 281.23 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.94/281.23 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.94x = 281.23 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.94x = 43,570.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,570.96/203.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.65

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