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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.40, 280.71 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.40, 280.71 and 116.04 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.40 : 280.71 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.40/280.71 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.40x = 280.71 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.40x = 32,573.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,573.59/203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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