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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.38, 280.80 and 129.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.38, 280.80 and 129.73 is: 179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.38 : 280.80 = 129.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.38/280.80 = 129.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.38x = 280.80 × 129.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.38x = 36,428.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,428.18/203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.11

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