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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.18, 280.04 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.18, 280.04 and 129.38 is: 178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.18 : 280.04 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.18/280.04 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.18x = 280.04 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.18x = 36,229.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,229.53/203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.32

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