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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.81, 281.27 and 116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.81, 281.27 and 116.51 is: 160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.81 : 281.27 = 116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.81/281.27 = 116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.81x = 281.27 × 116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.81x = 32,768.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,768.78/203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.78

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