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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.29, 280.58 and 129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.29, 280.58 and 129.59 is: 178.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.29 : 280.58 = 129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.29/280.58 = 129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.29x = 280.58 × 129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.29x = 36,360.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,360.42/203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.86

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