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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.20, 280.46 and 129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.20, 280.46 and 129.62 is: 178.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.20 : 280.46 = 129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.20/280.46 = 129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.20x = 280.46 × 129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.20x = 36,353.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,353.23/203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.90

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