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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.88, 281.40 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.88, 281.40 and 116.56 is: 160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.88 : 281.40 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.88/281.40 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.88x = 281.40 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.88x = 32,799.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,799.98/203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.88

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