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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.22, 280.41 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.22, 280.41 and 120.33 is: 166.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.22 : 280.41 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.22/280.41 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.22x = 280.41 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.22x = 33,741.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,741.74/203.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.04

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