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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 281.40 and 115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 281.40 and 115.40 is: 159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 281.40 = 115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/281.40 = 115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 281.40 × 115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 32,473.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,473.56/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.25

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