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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.81, 281.25 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.81, 281.25 and 119.81 is: 165.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.81 : 281.25 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.81/281.25 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.81x = 281.25 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.81x = 33,696.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,696.56/203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.33

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