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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.01, 280.01 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.01, 280.01 and 129.44 is: 178.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.01 : 280.01 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.01/280.01 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.01x = 280.01 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.01x = 36,242.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,242.45/203.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.53

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