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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.27, 280.53 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.27, 280.53 and 124.64 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.27 : 280.53 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.27/280.53 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.27x = 280.53 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.27x = 34,963.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,963.86/203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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