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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.59, 280.87 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.59, 280.87 and 116.26 is: 160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.59 : 280.87 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.59/280.87 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.59x = 280.87 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.59x = 32,653.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,653.95/203.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.39

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