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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.49, 280.88 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.49, 280.88 and 116.19 is: 160.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.49 : 280.88 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.49/280.88 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.49x = 280.88 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.49x = 32,634.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,634.87/203.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.38

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