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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 280.58 and 125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 280.58 and 125.72 is: 173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 280.58 = 125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/280.58 = 125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 280.58 × 125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 35,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,274.52/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.53

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