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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.14, 280.42 and 129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.14, 280.42 and 129.55 is: 178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.14 : 280.42 = 129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.14/280.42 = 129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.14x = 280.42 × 129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.14x = 36,328.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,328.41/203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.83

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