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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.14, 280.36 and 115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.14, 280.36 and 115.83 is: 159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.14 : 280.36 = 115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.14/280.36 = 115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.14x = 280.36 × 115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.14x = 32,473.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,473.81/203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.86

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