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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.11, 279.98 and 159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.11, 279.98 and 159.37 is: 219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.11 : 279.98 = 159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.11/279.98 = 159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.11x = 279.98 × 159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.11x = 44,618.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,618.22/203.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.68

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