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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 280.78 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 280.78 and 125.82 is: 173.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 280.78 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/280.78 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 280.78 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 35,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,327.74/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.65

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