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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.23, 280.48 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.23, 280.48 and 115.92 is: 159.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.23 : 280.48 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.23/280.48 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.23x = 280.48 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.23x = 32,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,513.24/203.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.98

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