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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.11, 280.20 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.11, 280.20 and 159.57 is: 220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.11 : 280.20 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.11/280.20 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.11x = 280.20 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.11x = 44,713.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,713.16/203.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.14

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