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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.19, 280.36 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.19, 280.36 and 114.66 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.19 : 280.36 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.19/280.36 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.19x = 280.36 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.19x = 32,145.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,145.79/203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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