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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.08, 280.48 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.08, 280.48 and 162.08 is: 223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.08 : 280.48 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.08/280.48 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.08x = 280.48 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.08x = 45,460.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,460.20/203.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.85

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