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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 280.88 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 280.88 and 116.20 is: 160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 280.88 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/280.88 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 280.88 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 32,638.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,638.26/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.37

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