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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.16, 280.24 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.16, 280.24 and 129.40 is: 178.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.16 : 280.24 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.16/280.24 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.16x = 280.24 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.16x = 36,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,263.06/203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.50

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