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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.97, 281.49 and 116.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.97, 281.49 and 116.66 is: 161.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.97 : 281.49 = 116.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.97/281.49 = 116.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.97x = 281.49 × 116.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.97x = 32,838.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,838.62/203.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.00

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