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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.05, 280.12 and 159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.05, 280.12 and 159.51 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.05 : 280.12 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.05/280.12 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.05x = 280.12 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.05x = 44,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,681.89/203.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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