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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.11, 280.33 and 120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.11, 280.33 and 120.22 is: 165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.11 : 280.33 = 120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.11/280.33 = 120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.11x = 280.33 × 120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.11x = 33,699.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,699.87/203.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.92

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