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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.41, 280.71 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.41, 280.71 and 159.20 is: 219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.41 : 280.71 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.41/280.71 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.41x = 280.71 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.41x = 44,687.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,687.63/203.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.70

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