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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.18, 280.39 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.18, 280.39 and 129.58 is: 178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.18 : 280.39 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.18/280.39 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.18x = 280.39 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.18x = 36,332.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,332.94/203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.82

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