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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203, 280.14 and 115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203, 280.14 and 115.73 is: 159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203 : 280.14 = 115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203/280.14 = 115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203x = 280.14 × 115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203x = 32,419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,419.20/203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.70

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