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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.29, 280.51 and 115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.29, 280.51 and 115.95 is: 160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.29 : 280.51 = 115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.29/280.51 = 115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.29x = 280.51 × 115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.29x = 32,525.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,525.90/203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.00

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