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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.17, 280.37 and 125.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.17, 280.37 and 125.41 is: 173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.17 : 280.37 = 125.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.17/280.37 = 125.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.17x = 280.37 × 125.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.17x = 35,160.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,160.57/203.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.06

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