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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.82, 281.27 and 159.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.82, 281.27 and 159.61 is: 220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.82 : 281.27 = 159.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.82/281.27 = 159.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.82x = 281.27 × 159.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.82x = 44,893.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,893.73/203.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.26

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