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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.39, 280.59 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.39, 280.59 and 116.04 is: 160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.39 : 280.59 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.39/280.59 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.39x = 280.59 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.39x = 32,559.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,559.66/203.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.09

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