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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.22, 280.43 and 120.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.22, 280.43 and 120.31 is: 166.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.22 : 280.43 = 120.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.22/280.43 = 120.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.22x = 280.43 × 120.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.22x = 33,738.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,738.92/203.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.02

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