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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.97, 281.43 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.97, 281.43 and 116.64 is: 160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.97 : 281.43 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.97/281.43 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.97x = 281.43 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.97x = 32,826.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,826.00/203.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.94

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