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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.81, 281.36 and 116.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.81, 281.36 and 116.47 is: 160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.81 : 281.36 = 116.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.81/281.36 = 116.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.81x = 281.36 × 116.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.81x = 32,768.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,768.01/203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.78

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