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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.99, 281.29 and 157.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.99, 281.29 and 157.37 is: 217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.99 : 281.29 = 157.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.99/281.29 = 157.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.99x = 281.29 × 157.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.99x = 44,264.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,264.81/203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.00

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