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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.06, 280.26 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.06, 280.26 and 129.40 is: 178.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.06 : 280.26 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.06/280.26 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.06x = 280.26 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.06x = 36,265.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,265.64/203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.60

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