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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.40, 280.62 and 129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.40, 280.62 and 129.72 is: 178.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.40 : 280.62 = 129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.40/280.62 = 129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.40x = 280.62 × 129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.40x = 36,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,402.03/203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.97

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