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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.53, 280.88 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.53, 280.88 and 116.21 is: 160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.53 : 280.88 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.53/280.88 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.53x = 280.88 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.53x = 32,641.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,641.06/203.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.37

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