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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.14, 280.31 and 119.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.14, 280.31 and 119.10 is: 164.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.14 : 280.31 = 119.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.14/280.31 = 119.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.14x = 280.31 × 119.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.14x = 33,386.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,386.05/203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.35

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