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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.31, 280.56 and 120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.31, 280.56 and 120.39 is: 166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.31 : 280.56 = 120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.31/280.56 = 120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.31x = 280.56 × 120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.31x = 33,776.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,776.62/203.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.13

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