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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.22, 280.32 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.22, 280.32 and 125.64 is: 173.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.22 : 280.32 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.22/280.32 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.22x = 280.32 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.22x = 35,219.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,219.40/203.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.31

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