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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.47, 280.79 and 110.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.47, 280.79 and 110.22 is: 152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.47 : 280.79 = 110.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.47/280.79 = 110.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.47x = 280.79 × 110.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.47x = 30,946.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,946.94/203.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.10

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