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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.31, 280.68 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.31, 280.68 and 159.99 is: 220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.31 : 280.68 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.31/280.68 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.31x = 280.68 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.31x = 44,905.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,905.99/203.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.87

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