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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.06, 309.87 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.06, 309.87 and 203.46 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 309.87 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/309.87 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 309.87 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 63,046.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,046.15/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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