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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.20, 280.41 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.20, 280.41 and 115.90 is: 159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.20 : 280.41 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.20/280.41 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.20x = 280.41 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.20x = 32,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,499.52/203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.94

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