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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.34, 280.48 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.34, 280.48 and 129.63 is: 178.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.34 : 280.48 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.34/280.48 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.34x = 280.48 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.34x = 36,358.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,358.62/203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.81

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