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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.25, 280.50 and 115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.25, 280.50 and 115.95 is: 160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.25 : 280.50 = 115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.25/280.50 = 115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.25x = 280.50 × 115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.25x = 32,523.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,523.98/203.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.02

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