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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.30, 280.46 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.30, 280.46 and 129.60 is: 178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.30 : 280.46 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.30/280.46 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.30x = 280.46 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.30x = 36,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,347.62/203.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.79

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