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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 280.50 and 120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 280.50 and 120.39 is: 166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 280.50 = 120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/280.50 = 120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 280.50 × 120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 33,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,769.40/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.12

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