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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.03, 279.85 and 158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.03, 279.85 and 158.69 is: 218.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.03 : 279.85 = 158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.03/279.85 = 158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.03x = 279.85 × 158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.03x = 44,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,410.44/203.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.74

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