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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 280.75 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 280.75 and 114.94 is: 158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 280.75 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/280.75 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 280.75 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 32,267.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,267.57/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.61

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