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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.11, 280.31 and 115.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.11, 280.31 and 115.79 is: 159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.11 : 280.31 = 115.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.11/280.31 = 115.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.11x = 280.31 × 115.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.11x = 32,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,456.52/203.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.80

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