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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.17, 280.39 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.17, 280.39 and 120.26 is: 165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.17 : 280.39 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.17/280.39 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.17x = 280.39 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.17x = 33,718.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,718.30/203.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.97

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