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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.52, 280.89 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.52, 280.89 and 119.52 is: 164.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.52 : 280.89 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.52/280.89 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.52x = 280.89 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.52x = 33,571.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,571.97/203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.96

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