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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.75, 281.19 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.75, 281.19 and 116.44 is: 160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.75 : 281.19 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.75/281.19 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.75x = 281.19 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.75x = 32,741.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,741.76/203.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.70

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