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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.55, 280.87 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.55, 280.87 and 116.20 is: 160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.55 : 280.87 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.55/280.87 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.55x = 280.87 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.55x = 32,636.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,636.51/203.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.34

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