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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.60, 280.97 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.60, 280.97 and 110.35 is: 152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.60 : 280.97 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.60/280.97 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.60x = 280.97 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.60x = 31,003.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,003.67/203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.28

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