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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.14, 280.38 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.14, 280.38 and 125.50 is: 173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.14 : 280.38 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.14/280.38 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.14x = 280.38 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.14x = 35,187.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,187.69/203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.22

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