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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 280.53 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 280.53 and 120.45 is: 166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 280.53 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/280.53 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 280.53 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 33,789.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,789.24/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.22

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