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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.20, 280.38 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.20, 280.38 and 120.29 is: 165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.20 : 280.38 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.20/280.38 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.20x = 280.38 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.20x = 33,726.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,726.97/203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.98

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