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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 280.32 and 159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 280.32 and 159.62 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 280.32 = 159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/280.32 = 159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 280.32 × 159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 44,743.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,743.28/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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