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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 279.88 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 279.88 and 159.20 is: 219.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 279.88 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/279.88 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 279.88 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 44,556.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,556.90/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.19

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