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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.20, 280.44 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.20, 280.44 and 115.90 is: 159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.20 : 280.44 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.20/280.44 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.20x = 280.44 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.20x = 32,503.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,503.00/203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.96

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