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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.37, 280.64 and 116.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.37, 280.64 and 116.03 is: 160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.37 : 280.64 = 116.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.37/280.64 = 116.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.37x = 280.64 × 116.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.37x = 32,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,562.66/203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.12

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