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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.61, 280.96 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.61, 280.96 and 116.28 is: 160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.61 : 280.96 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.61/280.96 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.61x = 280.96 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.61x = 32,670.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,670.03/203.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.45

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