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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.20, 280.43 and 114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.20, 280.43 and 114.69 is: 158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.20 : 280.43 = 114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.20/280.43 = 114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.20x = 280.43 × 114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.20x = 32,162.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,162.52/203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.28

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