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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.38, 280.68 and 116.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.38, 280.68 and 116.05 is: 160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.38 : 280.68 = 116.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.38/280.68 = 116.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.38x = 280.68 × 116.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.38x = 32,572.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,572.91/203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.16

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