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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.29, 280.45 and 120.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.29, 280.45 and 120.37 is: 166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.29 : 280.45 = 120.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.29/280.45 = 120.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.29x = 280.45 × 120.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.29x = 33,757.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,757.77/203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.06

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