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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.19, 280.39 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.19, 280.39 and 115.84 is: 159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.19 : 280.39 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.19/280.39 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.19x = 280.39 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.19x = 32,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,480.38/203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.85

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