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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.34, 280.44 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.34, 280.44 and 125.58 is: 173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.34 : 280.44 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.34/280.44 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.34x = 280.44 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.34x = 35,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,217.66/203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.20

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