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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 280.52 and 129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 280.52 and 129.72 is: 179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 280.52 = 129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/280.52 = 129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 280.52 × 129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 36,389.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,389.05/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.01

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