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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.99, 281.50 and 110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.99, 281.50 and 110.74 is: 152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.99 : 281.50 = 110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.99/281.50 = 110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.99x = 281.50 × 110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.99x = 31,172.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,172.94/203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.81

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