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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.46, 280.74 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.46, 280.74 and 114.90 is: 158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.46 : 280.74 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.46/280.74 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.46x = 280.74 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.46x = 32,257.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,257.03/203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.54

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